The Utah Jazz (4-8) are hosting the Phoenix Suns (6-6) once more in Salt Lake City. After losing to the Suns in last week’s In-Season Tournament group-stage game, the Jazz will look to split their mini-series with Phoenix at home tonight.
For Utah, Friday’s game was one of the best all-around performances they have had this season. Although they lost, the Jazz offered more poise on both sides of the ball than they have in wins against lowly Portland and Memphis. While defense remains an issue, the Jazz had solid individual performances from both Lauri Markkanen and Ochai Agbaji, with Agbaji in particular standing out as a perimeter defender.